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16. Visit Taman Legenda Langkawi
Langkawi is known for its myths and legends and if you want to know more about them then consider a trip to Taman Legenda Langkawi where you will find a theme park that is dedicated to telling the stories behind all the folklore.
Most of the museum is open-air and you can either walk around the facility or take a relaxing ride in a buggy.
The theme park looks out over the pretty Kuah Jetty and you will find some 17 sculptures here that depict different legends that are famous on the island.
Just some of the characters that you are likely to encounter include giants, ogres, and princesses.
17. Have lunch at Nasi Kandar Tomato
Langkawi is not as well known for its food as neighboring Penang which is a shame as the food here is simply delicious.
With that in mind, one of the best places to sample the local flavors is Nasi Kandar Tomato which serves up traditional Malay fare called Nasi Kandar.
This comes in the form of a plate of rice to which curries, meats, and vegetables are added and you can also get other dishes such as famous Roti Canai which is a kind of Indian bread served with a curry dipping sauce.
Nasi Kandar Tomato is one of the most famous places to get high quality Nasi Kandar in Langkawi and you will find it conveniently located on Jalan Pantai Tengah.
18. Visit MARDI Langkawi Agro Technology Park
The MARDI Langkawi Agro Technology Park is one of the best places on the island to visit if you want to see how fruit and vegetables are sustainably farmed in the area.
The park grows a huge range of exotic tropical fruit which you can sample when you visit and it aims to educate visitors on how to the Malaysian government is working to preserve and showcase local produce.
Some of the delicious fruits that you can sample here include jackfruit, mangosteen, durian, rambutan, dragon fruit and mangoes.
19. Sunbathe on Tanjung Rhu Beach
One of the most scenic beaches in Langkawi is called Tanjung Rhu beach which lies in the north of the island.
Due to its slightly secluded location you will find clean white sands and the beach is rarely very crowded as many people don’t even realize that it is open to the public.
As a result, this makes a great pick if you want to beat the crowds and you can also rent boats at the jetty here and explore some of the sights offshore from the beach.
One of the most famous spots is the Gua Cherita which means the Cave of Stories in Malay and this is supposedly the place where a Chinese princess was taken by a Garuda, a mythical bird belonging to Lord Vishnu.
20. Segway around the Oriental Village
The Oriental Village is an Asian-themed park and village which has traditional performances and models of local buildings.
Just some of the attractions on show here include jugglers, marital artists, and musical performers, or you can learn how to fly a traditional kite.
If you like you can also get your portrait painted here or get you palm read and one of the ways to get around the village is to zip along on a Segway.
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